Earlier this week, Andy Ayrey, the mind behind the semi-autonomous AI bot Truth Terminal, discovered his X account had been hacked, leaving the bot’s portfolio emptied. Onchain investigator Zachxbt reported that a FWOG whale seems to be one of the parties tied to the incident.
An X Account Hack and a Pump-and-Dump Scheme — What Happened to Truth Terminal’s Creator?
In recent weeks, the meme…
Midjourney launches AI image editor: How to use it
October 30, 2024
Midjourney, the hit AI image generation startup founded and run by former Magic Leap engineer David Holz, is wowing users with a new feature unveiled last night: AI image editing.
As a good portion of Midjourney’s 20 million+ users (including some of us at VentureBeat)…
Meta Platforms has created smaller versions of its Llama artificial intelligence models that can run on smartphones and tablets, opening new possibilities for AI beyond data centers.
The company announced compressed versions of its Llama 3.2 1B and 3B models today that run…
AI agents must solve a host of tasks that require different speeds and levels of reasoning and planning capabilities. Ideally, an agent should know when to use its direct memory and when to use more complex reasoning capabilities. However, designing agentic systems that can properly handle tasks based on their requirements remains a challenge.
In a new paper, researchers at Google DeepMind…
Ford just made it easier for F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E drivers to charge with new EV routing features. Drivers can now see new routing info, including available Tesla Superchargers along their route for easy trip planning.
Ford launches EV routing for Google…
Navier delivers N30 electric hydrofoiling boat with 'world's longest range' to first customer
October 30, 2024
Maritime electrification startup Navier has hit a significant milestone today by reaching commercial production of its flagship electric hydrofoiling boat and delivering the first model to a customer. Better still, the young company has done so in an impressively short…
A number of Chevrolet dealers across the nation are advertising a new 2024 Silverado EV in 3WT trim at around $60K, which is close to where Hertz is pricing year-old low-mileage examples of the fully electric pickup that are being culled from its rental fleet.
At $74,900, including destination, the Silverado EV 3WT is perhaps a bit pricey. Fortunately, Chevrolet is offering its $7500 Ultium…
U.S. President Joe Biden has praised Nigeria’s efforts in combating crypto-related financial crimes, including the recent release of a former Binance executive.
Biden, Tinubu Strengthen US-Nigeria Ties With Crypto Crime Initiative
The White House announced Tuesday that…
Crypto exchange Binance has launched Binance Wealth, a crypto exchange solution specifically designed for wealth managers serving high-net-worth individuals. This innovative platform enables wealth managers to facilitate client investments in cryptocurrencies seamlessly.
Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Donates Over $1 Million to Ukrainian Humanitarian Non-Profits
October 30, 2024
On Tuesday, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin made a significant contribution of 400 ETH, valued at over $1 million, to four Ukrainian humanitarian non-profits. This donation was facilitated by swapping ETH from meme coins, showcasing the potential of cryptocurrency for philanthropic efforts. Among the recipients is the UHF Fund, a non-governmental organization that provides grants to support…
